The Gold Diggers (1983 film)

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The Gold Diggers is a 1983 British film directed by Sally Potter, her debut, and stars Julie Christie, Kassandra Colson and Siobhan Davies. It was written by Sally Potter and Rose English. The movie was made with an all-female crew, and features photography by Babette Mangolte and a score by Lindsay Cooper.

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